2025 Lexus LC hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
LC 500h RWD vs LC 500 RWD
Yes. Pays back in 3.9 years.
3.9years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,150 more. Saves $809 a year.
- Break-even: 46,700 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC 500h RWD LC 500 RWD | $102,900 $99,750 | 29 mpg 18 mpg | $1,324 $2,133 | $3,150 | $809 | 3.9 years | Hybrid, $1,705 |
| Hybrid 500h RWD LC 500 RWD | $102,900 $99,750 | 29 mpg 18 mpg | $1,324 $2,133 | $3,150 | $809 | 3.9 years | Hybrid, $1,705 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $2.08.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 7,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 354 hp | 471 hp | -117 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft | -140 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 4.7 cu ft | 5.4 cu ft | -0.7 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree